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Prolific Egyptian artist El Waili releases new electro chaabi single ‘3dd El Sokan’
Egyptian artist El Wailiو One of the most prolific artists in the Middle East, releases his new single ‘3dd El Sokan’, featuring Donia Wael and Zaid Khaled. ‘3dd El Sokan’ has already hit over 30,000 streams on Anghami in just 2 days since its release. And it’s been picked up by Anghami as one of …
Hilton Cairo Zamalek marks International Week of Engagement
On the occasion of the International Week of Engagement, Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences organized an oriental event for Excellences Ambassadors, top-performing accounts, and the media sector to honor them for their usual support to Hilton Cairo Zamalek, in cooperation with “The Community Center of Akhmim” in which they were chosen as they support a girl …
National Reading Programme announces winners of first edition
The Research Science Institute (Egypt – Dubai) will announce the winners of the first round of the National Reading Programme (NRP), in addition to launching the second round, pursuing NRP’s mission to encourage school, Al-Azhar institutes and university students, along with teachers to indulge in reading. Through achieving knowledge sustainability among all community segments, the …
Hanan Motawie wins Best Actress Award from Hope Film Festival
Festival’s first edition took place between 10 and 13 September
Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival returns in October after 2-year halt
D-CAF brings back art to stages, streets of Downtown Cairo
Eazess Festival for women’s theatre streams online ‘Miss Julie’ by Amy Ng
Playwright Amy Ng has adapted thrilling psychological classic into politically charged production
Cairo Designathon to celebrate winners of 2nd design marathon by the Pyramids in October
In a prestigious Event, overlooking the pyramids, Cairo Designathon will be celebrating the winners of Cairo Design Marathon II, with Egypt’s Top Designers and Industry figures. The Exclusive Award Event will take place on 6 of October, in the Famous Mena House Hotel, overlooking the pyramids, and will be attended by Egypt’s top brass of …
‘Fe Hetta Tanya’ and ‘Khatwa’ songs top Egypt’s wedding playlists on Spotify in 2021
This year saw host of celebrities and public figures tie the knot
Hollywood seems to stereotype ethnic races especially if those from Arab culture: Ahmed Ahmed
Egyptian-American actor Ahmed Ahmed features in several international films and TV shows, and establishes himself in stand-up comedy scene
French-Lebanese singer Eliz Murad returns with ‘Apocalypsna’ album
French-Lebanese singer Eliz Murad released a new album, “Apocalypsna”, blending rock and electropop to create a striking and unique artistic work. The album consists of 20 tracks which were recorded during the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown at Murad’s home in Lyon, working alongside beatmaker Mickael Anselmi and producer Alienized. Commenting on the name of the album, …
Youth Love Egypt Foundation participates in workshop on climate change in Kenya
The Youth Love Egypt Foundation has participated in a climate change workshop at Kenyatta University in Kenya. The event lasted for two weeks until 13 September. Over the two weeks, the Foundation joined sessions discussing several topics including causes of climate change, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. President of the Youth Love …
Supreme Council of Culture celebrates Egypt-Chile cultural relations
Egypt, Chile support translation of Egyptian literature into Spanish
Eazess Festival for women’s theatre to hold monodrama workshop by Annemarie de Bruijn
Festival’s inaugural edition is scheduled for 15-21 September
Art D’Égypte presents ‘Cairo International Art District’ in Downtown Cairo
Art D’Égypte will take up to 12 spaces in Downtown Cairo, from 15 September to 27 October, 2021, creating the grand art concept “Cairo International Art District”. The spaces in Downtown embrace contemporary art solo and group exhibitions, as well as independent projects. The spaces in Downtown; include Kodak Passage, Cinema Radio, The Factory, 6 …
4th El-Azbakeya Wall Book Fair: No better place to find books at affordable prices in Cairo
Book prices in El-Azbakeya Wall mostly range between EGP 5 and EGP 30
Dubai-based rapper PAV4N celebrates his label 4NC¥ anniversary with new single ‘Maximise’
Foreign Beggars band founding member and Dubai resident PAV4N is back with a bang to celebrate the first anniversary of his record label 4NC¥ with his latest single, “Maximise”, which was written and shot in Dubai. The song’s video was shot by Dubai-based production outfit Totido Jungle, co-produced by Tamir Ali, featuring some of the …
Egypt names Port Said as ‘Capital of Culture’ for 2021
Celebration to start on 9 September at Port Said’s Culture Centre
2 Egyptian filmmakers win post-production awards in Amman Film Festival
Second edition of Amman Festival was held on 23-31 August
Enter the 2nd Tibet Internet Photography & Video Festival
Have you ever been to Tibet? While you were there did you take any photos or footage? If you can answer yes to both questions then enter the 2nd Tibet Internet Photography & Video Festival by sending your work to: xinhuaxzyx@outlook.com
Social Solidarity Ministry adds sign language to marriage awareness platform
Mawadda platform raises awareness on family life, empowers young people who are about to marry
29th Citadel Festival for Music & Singing brings joy amid pandemic
Festival runs for 16 days, comprising 31 concerts
Khufu Ship: Egypt’s 4,600-year-old vessel makes one last journey
World’s oldest intact ship traveled from its longtime home near Giza Pyramids to yet-to-open Grand Egyptian Museum
Aswan Women Film Festival accepts participating features as of Sunday
Themes of participating films should revolve around women’s issues, rights
Sharm El-Sheikh Theatre Festival for Youth starts receiving submissions for 6th edition
Application window will remain open until 25 September
Cairo Experimental Theatre Festival launches network to unite most reputable Arab theatre festivals
Network set to become platform for exchange of information, performances, and training experiences
Egypt launches 1,174 Cultural events targeting countryside under ‘Decent Life’ initiative
Activities address all age, social groups, include musical, performances, and artistic workshops to discover young talents
International art symposium in Egypt raises funds for children with special needs
At the crystal beaches of Egypt’s Mediterranean resort city of New Alamein, a charitable art symposium brought together dozens of painters
Egypt opens 29th edition of Salah El-Din Citadel Festival for Music and Singing
Festival includes 31 diverse concerts over 16 days
Netflix releases its latest Arabic-language series ‘AlRawabi School for Girls’
Show receives mixed reviews, with some claiming it does not reflect Jordanian community properly
Troubling scenes in Amr Diab’s Al Alamein concert as angry ticket holders denied entry
Amr Diab announced he will release some songs from anticipated 2021 album on Monday